IVF Real Talk

In this episode, we’re joined by an IVF nurse Fran from Monday Fertility to talk about OTO,  a wearable designed to track stress, sleep, and 50+ biomarkers.
Fran breaks down how it works, what it actually measures, and where it might fit into a real-life fertility journey.
We also share practical tips on navigating sleep, the two-week wait, and more, because it’s not just about the data, it’s about how you feel during the process.
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This episode features a product-focused conversation with a guest from the company, alongside a broader discussion on stress and fertility.
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In this episode, Dr Anthony Marren, Sydney CBD Medical Director at Genea Fertility, joins us to talk through egg freezing, what it involves, who it’s for, and what to consider before making the decision.
We discuss how age plays a role, what the process can look like in reality, and the key differences between freezing eggs and embryos. We also unpack the risks of putting it off, along with some brutal truths about outcomes and expectations.
Plus, a simple but often overlooked tip for anyone considering egg freezing.
This episode is proudly sponsored by Genea.
Genea is renowned for its expertise in assisted reproduction, offering personalised care and support to patients. With clinics in various locations, they combine advanced technology with expert medical guidance to help individuals and couples achieve their fertility goals.
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Egg collection is one of the biggest milestones in IVF and also one of the most overwhelming. In this episode, we break it all down in a simple, honest way from injections and trigger, to the procedure itself, to what recovery actually feels like.
We also share the emotional highs and lows that come with it and the things we wish someone had told us beforehand. Whether you're about to go through it or supporting someone who is, this episode is for you.
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Sarah was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at just 13, a moment that would shape so much of her life. In this episode, she opens up about living with chronic illness, undergoing surgery and having a stoma, and the unexpected challenges she faced on her journey to motherhood.
Through IVF, loss, and ultimately surrogacy, Sarah’s story is raw, honest, and incredibly powerful. This conversation is a reminder that even when your body feels like it’s working against you, hope can still find a way.
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In Part Two, the hosts continue the conversation around real fertility dilemmas sent in by listeners. They explore the emotional toll of staying or starting over and unpack the moments that feel impossible to choose between.
These stories highlight the mental load of infertility and the quiet decisions happening behind the scenes, ones that can feel just as heavy as the journey itself.
The podcast will be taking a short two week break overEaster and will return soon.

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